Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
argaea
ID:
854329

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Balansa) R.R.Mill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Turkey 9: 444 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853664

Common Names

  • Bellardiochloa argaea
  • Argaea Bellardiochloa
  • Argaea Bellardiochloa Grass

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Description

Bellardiochloa argaea (also called 'Argaea', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bellardiochloa argaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bellardiochloa argaea has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellardiochloa argaea is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 12 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize once a month. Prune regularly to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Bellardiochloa argaea

Bellardiochloa argaea can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and Africa.

Bellardiochloa argaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bellardiochloa argaea?

Bellardiochloa argaea

What is the common name of Bellardiochloa argaea?

Argaean Bellardiochloa

What is the natural habitat of Bellardiochloa argaea?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914887-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].